Bill > HB1292

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority's grant processes by adding new requirements related to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act for broadband infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill mandates that the authority include prevailing wage information in all grant announcements, applications, and agreements, and requires the Department of Labor and Industry to create new job classifications specifically for high-speed broadband service infrastructure projects, such as teledata lineman/technician, teledata groundman, and teledata cable splicer. When establishing these new job classifications, the Department of Labor and Industry must review wage determinations from the U.S. Department of Labor for similar projects and provide opportunities for various applicants to participate in labor market surveys to determine appropriate minimum wages for each classification. The goal appears to be ensuring fair wages and standardized labor practices in broadband development projects across Pennsylvania, while also creating clear guidelines for workers in this emerging infrastructure sector. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

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